Description
The Respiratory Therapist RRT provides advanced-level respiratory care to patients designed to diagnose, evaluate, treat, manage, and control deficiencies and/or abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system within the prescription of the order physician.
This position acts as a resource to the CRT staff. The RRT may be responsible for special clinical projects or assignments as designated by leadership according to the needs of the department.
Responsibilities
- Performs, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic testing procedures according to protocol.
- Administers medications in a timely and safe manner.
- Maintains awareness of assigned patient’s overall condition.
- Completes documentation according to departmental standards.
- Participates in quality and patient safety initiatives.
- Promotes the profession of Respiratory Care and acts as a resource, consultant, and mentor to staff within department and patient care areas.
Requirements
- Graduate of a NBRC approved Respiratory Therapist program is required.
- Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (RRT).
- Current license as Registered Respiratory Therapy in the state of practice is required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers is required.
Benefits
- Benefits eligible, including health, vision, and dental insurance, 401(k), education assistance, and more.
Schedule
- Part-time, 24 hours/week, night shifts 6:00pm-6:30am